Jerry Batien, 57, of Bonilla, SD, went to his heavenly home on may 23, 2012, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD, after a ten month battle with pancreatic cancer. His funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, at First Presbyterian Church in Huron with burial at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Monday, May 28, from 6-8 p.m. at Welter Funeral Home in Huron with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.; or Tuesday morning one hour prior to the service at the church. Jerry Batien was born in Huron, SD, to Floyd Batien and Florence (McMillan) Batien of Carpenter, SD on March 4, 1955. He was the youngest of four children. He attended Willow Lake High School and graduated in 1973. Jerry then attended Lake Area Vocational Technical Institute and graduated with a degree in mechanics. On April 29, 1978, Jerry married Ginger Williams in Bonilla, SD. He worked for Beadle County Highway Department for over 32 years eventually becoming the Beadle County Highway Superintendent. Throughout his life, Jerry was actively involved with his community and church. He was an Elder and Youth Leader for the Bonilla Presbyterian Church. He was actively involved with the South Dakota Presbyterian Youth Rally for the past 15 years. Jerry also served on the State Safety Commission, the Wolsey School Board, and was a member of the South Dakota Highway Superintendent Commission. Jerry loved his family, life, and work. Those familiar with him knew him to be gentle, kind-hearted, and loving. Jerry had such a great sense of humor, always seeing the sunny side of every situation, even in the face of adversity, he kept a positive attitude. He set a great example to his children on how to approach life and never give up. His work ethic, determination and his love for his family and the Lord were the foundation of his life. Grateful for having shared in his life are his son, Bryan Batien and his wife Ashley of Cincinnati, OH; his daughter, Brianna Zobel and her husband Aaron of Sioux Falls, SD; his son, Brennan Batien of Omaha, NE; his mother, Florence Batien of Willow Lake, SD; 3 brothers, Roger Batien and his wife Susan of Watertown, SD, Lloyd Batien and his wife Sheryl of Wolsey, SD, and Roland Batien and his wife Dee of Gold Canyon, AZ; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, friends, and co-workers. He also will be greatly missed by his grand puppies, Wrigley, Buddy, and Chance. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Batien in 1992.